From tree to altar at St Mary's, Witney
First published on: 25th September 2023An ancient felled tree has provided the inspiration and material for a new altar in the heart of St Mary's church, as it celebrated its 780th anniversary
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Former bank set to open as community centre
First published on: 11th July 2023A former Natwest Bank building is having a £4m make-over to become a new community hub Chipping Norton.
St Andrew’s School Pilgrimage
First published on: 29th June 2023The Bishop of Dorchester led a pilgrimage for St Andrew's School children in Chinnor.
Youth work and Chaplaincy thriving in Witney
First published on: 27th June 2023A thriving Christian Union group at the Henry Box School is one of the successes of the Witney Youth Work and Chaplaincy project.
Breakthrough church guide for people living with sight loss
First published on: 15th June 2023St Mary's Church, Chalgrove launch a brand-new touch tour guide for people living with sight loss to experience the church's medieval wall paintings.
Oxfordshire priest celebrates platinum anniversary
First published on: 31st May 2023The Revd Michael Campling has celebrated 70 years of ordained ministry.
Bishop Gavin visits Church of South India
First published on: 24th May 2023The Bishop of Dorchester, the Rt Revd Gavin Collins, visited world mission partners in the Church of South India in May.
Contemplating rural beauty
First published on: 16th May 2023A wildlife-friendly contemplation garden has helped St Giles’ church, Great Coxwell to an Eco-Church Bronze Award from A Rocha UK.
First bells cast with royal cyphers of King Charles and Queen Camilla
First published on: 4th May 2023Two new church bells at All Saints, North Moreton, are the first bells in the country to bear the royal cyphers of both their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Church and community projects awarded over £198k
First published on: 27th April 202313 parishes, across the Thames Valley, have been awarded grants to support a range of local church and community projects.